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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
9
The testimony details a brutal fight between Midshipman Meriwether and Branch aboard a U.S. Navy vessel. Meriwether recounts repeated taunts, an inevitable clash, and his decision to resist, ending with Branch's death. He recalls injuries, an apology, and an official investigation.
A large South Georgia Methodist conference opened its thirty-ninth session at First Methodist church Americus with Bishop W W Duncan presiding. Reports from presiding elders highlighted district progress, mission giving, and steady church growth including additions and new churches in multiple districts.
Scrofula symptoms include glandular swellings neck eruptions and wasting diseases. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a permanent cure. The conference notes fifty three years service and 700 to 800 conversions in the district and 500 to 600 conversions in the publican district. Finances of churches reported as good with most paying more than last year. Dr Whisenunt urged stronger church extension funding and a Japan church building collection. Dr Til lett lectures on religion known for providence prayer praise and higher criticism. Bishop Duncan admonished absent members and the conference prepared for thanksgiving services and notable addresses. Reports show foreign mission overpayment projections and strong attendee enthusiasm.
General Al Jacobs of Lima Ohio endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claiming they relieve chronic headaches quickly and safely without side effects. He says the pills also prevent and cure neuralgia rheumatism menstrual pain stomach troubles and other pains, calling them marvelous.
Denver November 29 The supreme court found United States Senator Thomas H Patterson in contempt for printing cartoons and editorials in two newspapers. The court fined 61000 and ordered jail until paid, then stayed execution 60 days pending a U S Supreme Court appeal. Patterson arrived with the bailiff and asserted he would go to jail rather than pay the fine, invoking congressional exemption from arrest while in session.
New evidence from Elbert Freeman, a cellmate of Alf Moore, alleges Moore admitted naming J. G. Rawlings and his three sons as not involved in the Carter children murder. Freeman swears Moore discussed the case and indicated other suspects, including McDonald, a Lowndes sheriff figure, and a Beniter link. Attorney John R. Cooper says the confession could sway the governor and pardon board to commute the Rawlings boys’ death sentences.
The Chinese whisky poisoning case in the recorder's court was adjourned to Friday afternoon. Lum Woo is accused of turning up a Chinese opium joint while Lum Woo denies selling poisoned whisky to John Jung who recently arrived from Austria. Mrs. Chadwick Til. Cleveland bankruptcy court illness causes postponement.
Buried in forests, Hydrastis Canadensis known as Golden Seal provides healing tonic and liver support in Dr Pierce's remedies. The text explains glycerine extraction, alcohol avoidance, openness of ingredients, and the belief in plant-based cures offered in Buffalo, New York.
Monroe Ga November 29 Special J Tom Long a merchant of this place shot and killed Joe Toole his clerk in his store after a dispute while both were drinking. A bystander wrestled away a shotgun and Long then shot Toole with a pistol. Long claims Toole had a shotgun and was attempting to use it. Toole was 25, unmarried. Long, 26, has a wife and one child. His family lives in Clarke County.
Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, to address Swainsboro residents on December 11 about farmers holding cotton for 18 cents. Judge Jenny R. Daniel aids efforts to secure a maximum price while local farmers pledge no pool over 6,000 bales and aim to hold cotton for 15 cents amid ample supply of over ten thousand bales in the county.
A vintage drug advertisement touts Cheney's Expectorant as a prompt cure for coughs colds lagrippe and croup priced at 25 cents a bottle available at all drug stores.
An agent of the Frisco System promotes profitable sheep and Angora goat farming in the Southwest. Benefits include mild winters, abundant native forage, and cheap pasturage. Frisco advertises December round trip tickets to the Southwest at reduced rates, listing sample destinations and prices such as Atlanta and Birmingham.
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